Tandridge

Tandridge's population grew in the decade leading up to the most recent census. Data from the census also show there were changes in housing tenure, marriage and work life.

The population reached nearly 83,000

In the 10 years leading up to the latest census, the population of Tandridge increased by 4.7%, from almost 79,300 to 83,000.

The addition of just over 3,700 people means this area's population increased at a slower rate than the total population of England (up 7.9% since the 2001 census).

In 2011, Tandridge was home to, on average, 2.4 people per football pitch-sized piece of land.

Population density was similar to the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2011 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2001)

An older Tandridge

Census 2011 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Tandridge increased by three years, from 40 to 43 years.

This growing rural area had a higher average age than the South East and remained somewhat older than the average local authority area across England (39 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 2,600 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by just over 2,000.

About 12% of people in Tandridge are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Tandridge by 10 year age band, March 2001 and March 2011

Disability in Tandridge

The percentage of Tandridge residents whose day-to-day activities are not limited by a long-term health problem or disability remained close to 90% in the decade to 2011.

In 2011, just over 1 in 40 (2.8%) reported being limited a lot in their day-to-day activities, compared with 2.1% in 2001. The percentage of Tandridge residents whose day-to-day activities are limited a little by a long-term health problem or disability decreased from 7.7% to 7.5%.

The proportion of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 91% in 2001 to 90% in 2011). Across England, the percentage remained close to 90%.

The proportion of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported not being limited in their day-to-day activities across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Rise in private renting

The percentage of privately rented homes increased in Tandridge, but at a slower rate than across the South East.

In Tandridge, the proportion of private renting increased from 6.9% in 2001 to 11% in 2011. During the same period, the regional proportion increased from 10% to 16%.

Across the South East, the share of privately rented homes increased from 10% to 16%.

The rate of social housing in Tandridge remained close to 11%, while the rate of home ownership decreased from 80% to 76%.

Private renting in Tandridge increased by 4.1 percentage points

Percentage of households in Tandridge, the South East and England that rented privately, March 2001 and March 2011

Fewer married people

The percentage of adults in Tandridge that were married decreased from 56% to 53% in the decade to 2011.

In 2011, just under 3 in 10 (29%) people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 26% in 2001. The percentage of adults in Tandridge that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 9.7% to 11%.

The proportion of married people fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 53% in 2001 to 49% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 51% to 47%.

The proportion of married people was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Fewer people worked long hours

The percentage of employed people in Tandridge working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 16% to 13% between the last two censuses.

In 2011, just under 1 in 30 (2.9%) people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 1.9% in 2001.

The proportion of people working long hours fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 14% in 2001 to 11% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 13% to 10%.

Long hour working in Tandridge decreased by 3.2 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) in Tandridge, the South East and England that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, March 2001 and March 2011

Health improved

The percentage of Tandridge residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 6.2% to 3.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2011.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2011, just over 8 in 10 (85%) said their health was good or very good, compared with 74% in 2001. The percentage of Tandridge residents that described their health as fair decreased from 20% to 11%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 7.2% in 2001 to 4.4% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 9.1% to 5.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health in Tandridge decreased by 2.4 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in Tandridge, the South East and England said their health was bad or very bad, March 2001 and March 2011

More single parents

The percentage of households in Tandridge, which comprised a single parent, increased from 6.1% to 8.0% in the decade to 2011.

In 2011, just under 4 in 10 (40%) households had a married couple, compared with 42% in 2001. The percentage of households in Tandridge, which comprised a cohabiting couple, increased from 9.2% to 9.8%.

The proportion of single-parent households increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 8.0% in 2001 to 9.2% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.5% to 11%.

The percentage of households with a single-parent in Tandridge increased by 2 percentage points

Percentage of households in Tandridge, the South East and England that had a single parent, March 2001 and March 2011

Rise in rate of unemployment

The percentage of Tandridge residents that were unemployed increased from 1.7% to 2.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2011, just over one in two (54%) people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 55% in 2001. The percentage of Tandridge residents that were self-employed increased from 13% to 14%.

The proportion of unemployed people increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 2.3% in 2001 to 3.5% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 3.4% to 4.4%.

The rate of unemployment in Tandridge increased by 1.1 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 in Tandridge, the South East and England that said they were unemployed, March 2001 and March 2011

Changes in family structure

The percentage of households in Tandridge without children decreased from 61% to 60% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

The percentage that had at least one dependent child remained close to 30%, while the percentage of households in Tandridge with only adult children living with their parents increased from 9.7% to 10%.

The proportion of households without children fell here at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (which remained close to 62%). Across England, the percentage remained close to 61%.

The proportion of households without children was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households without children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Tandridge residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 0.7% to 1.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2011, just under 1 in 50 (1.7%) reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 1.4% in 2001.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 0.8% in 2001 to 1.1% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 1.1% to 1.4%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Tandridge remained close to 1.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Tandridge by care, March 2001 and March 2011

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